April 29

We tend to be conflicted. This proclivity pervades our species. Even the great Apostle Paul indicated this inner battle for ascendancy. There was a war within him for control. He said that the things he wanted to do were in conflict with the things he did. We are victims of the same internal turmoil.

It seems there is no total remedy for our quandary as long as we dwell within this tabernacle of flesh, for we won’t be totally like Christ until “we see Him as He is.” But there is a way to draw near to Him in the inner man. There is a way to diminish the inner warfare, to empower the spirit man to triumph over the natural man.

It’s not a hidden secret. In fact, it’s proclaimed throughout scriptures. Psalm 71:8 declares it as do many other verses throughout the Word. It says, “My mouth shall be filled with Your praise and with the honor of Your name all the day.” All the day. Continually.

The reality is that the mouth that is filled with praise for the Holy One will not be inclined to curse his fellow man. The lips that speak of His honor will not soon be given to blasphemy or profanity. May we yield our lips to His glory, for in so doing, the rest of our life shall follow suit.